TKAM Spelling and Vocabulary List #5

compensation (noun) – given as payment or substitution

emerge (verb) – to rise or come into view

acquired (adj.) – gained as a result of effort or experience

ecclesiastical (adj.) – of or relating to a church

extract (verb) – to draw out, sometimes forcefully

preoccupation (noun) – complete absorption of mind or interests

pensive (adj.) – dreamily or sadly thoughtful

antagonize (verb) – to provoke the hostility of

infallible (adj.) – incapable of error

defendant (noun) – a person required to make answer in a legal suit